Compartment — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /kəm-ˈpärt-mənt/ (noun) /kəm-ˈpärt-ˌment/ (verb) com·part·ment

Meaning & Definition of Compartment

Compartment (noun)

  1. a separate division or section
  2. one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided

Compartment (verb)

  1. compartmentalize

Compartment (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided

    "a backpack with many handy compartments for storing your camping gear"

    similar: bay, cabin, cell, chamber, cube, cubicle
    related: cubbyhole, pigeonhole, snuggery (chiefly British), alcove, niche, nook, recess, cabinet, drawer, locker, cavity, hole, hollow, booth, box, crib, loge, stall, bunker, crypt, vault

Compartment (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to arrange or assign according to type

    "compartment the responses according to country of origin"

    similar: assort, break down, categorize, class, classify, codify, compartmentalize, digest, distinguish, distribute, grade, group, peg, place, range, rank, relegate, separate, sort, type
    related: array, dispose, draw up, marshal, order, organize, systematize, alphabetize, catalog, file, index, list, refer, pigeonhole, shelve, identify, recognize, cull, screen, set, sieve, sift, winnow, clump, cluster, colligate, recategorize, reclassify, regroup, subcategorize
    near: confuse, disarrange, jumble, lump, mix (up), scramble, misclassify, missort, mistype

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Compartment

The most common words with a similar meaning to Compartment:

bay, cabin, cell, chamber, cube, cubicle, assort, break down, categorize, class, classify, codify, compartmentalize, digest, distinguish, distribute, grade, group, peg, place, range, rank, relegate, separate, sort, type

Related Words for Compartment

cubbyhole, pigeonhole, snuggery, alcove, niche, nook, recess, cabinet, drawer, locker, cavity, hole, hollow, booth, box, crib, loge, stall, bunker, crypt, vault, array, dispose, draw up, marshal, order, organize, systematize, alphabetize, catalog

Near Antonyms of Compartment

confuse, disarrange, jumble, lump, mix (up), scramble, misclassify, missort, mistype

Word Forms of Compartment

Inflections: compartmented, compartmenting, compartments

Derived words: compartmental (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Compartment

Middle French compartiment, from Italian compartimento, from compartire to mark out in parts, from Late Latin compartiri to share out, from Latin com- + partiri to share, from part-, pars part, share

First known use: 1564

Words & Phrases Containing Compartment

glove compartment

Frequently Asked Questions about Compartment

What does "Compartment" mean?

"Compartment" means a separate division or section. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a separate division or section. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Compartment"?

Other words for "Compartment" include bay, cabin, cell, chamber, cube, cubicle, assort and break down. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Compartment" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Compartment"?

There are 76 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Compartment". Common alternatives include bay, cabin, cell, chamber, cube, cubicle, assort, break down, categorize and class.

How do you use "Compartment" in a sentence?

Examples of "Compartment" in a sentence: "a backpack with many handy compartments for storing your camping gear"; "compartment the responses according to country of origin".

Is "Compartment" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Compartment" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Compartment"?

"Compartment" is pronounced /kəm-ˈpärt-mənt/ as a noun and /kəm-ˈpärt-ˌment/ as a verb and divided into syllables as com·part·ment.

What is the origin of the word "Compartment"?

"Compartment" comes from Middle French compartiment, from Italian compartimento, from compartire to mark out in parts, from Late Latin compartiri to share out, from Latin com- + partiri to share, from part-, pars part, share. First known use: 1564.

What is another word for "Compartment" meaning "one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided"?

When "Compartment" (noun) means one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided, synonyms include bay, cabin, cell, chamber, cube and cubicle.